James Mitchell (American football)
Virginia Tech Hokies – No. 82 | |
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Position | Tight end |
Class | Junior |
Personal information | |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
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High school | Union High School (Big Stone Gap, Virginia) |
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James Maxell Mitchell is an American football tight end for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Early life and high school[]
Mitchell grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and attended Union High School.[1] He committed to play college football at Virginia Tech over offers from Duke and Georgia.[2]
College career[]
Mitchell played in 13 games, primarily on special teams, as a freshman.[3] He became a starter as a sophomore and caught 21 passes for 361 yards with two touchdowns.[4] Mitchell had 26 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns as a junior.[5] Mitchell considered entering the 2021 NFL Draft, but opted to stay at Virginia Tech for his senior season.[6] Mitchell suffered a season-ending injury in the second game of his senior year.[7] Following the end of the season, he announced that he would be entering the 2022 NFL Draft.[8]
References[]
- ^ Bitter, Andy (April 17, 2019). "A small-town big star? That could be the case for Virginia Tech TE James Mitchell". The Athletic. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Gregory, Allen (December 15, 2017). "Union's James Mitchell picks Virginia Tech". Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Virginia Tech's James Mitchell could be a versatile playmaker next season". The Virginian-Pilot. May 21, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Krull, Jesse (April 14, 2020). "Virginia Tech's James Mitchell staying sharp this spring". WJHL.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Virginia Tech tight end James Mitchell is ready to finish the race". Roanoke Times. August 30, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ ""I'm back." After decision to return to Virginia Tech, James Mitchell looks forward to improve NFL draft prospects". The Virginian-Pilot. February 16, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Hale, David M. (September 13, 2021). "Virginia Tech football star James Mitchell to have season-ending knee surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ Krull, Jesse (December 7, 2021). "James Mitchell declares for the NFL Draft". WJHL.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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- Living people
- American football tight ends
- Virginia Tech Hokies football players
- Players of American football from Virginia
- People from Big Stone Gap, Virginia